Episodes

Episode 105 – Falling into Tribal Traps

I dive into the tribal instincts that live inside all of us that have a good basis, but when embraced can hurt us and those closest to us. I also give a great example of the Socratic method.

Bonus – Bad Blood for the NFL

A special Swiftie bonus. The Superbowl is quickly upon us and you need me to clear up the biggest controversy; should we see Taylor Swift cheering for her boyfriend?

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It what might be my most controversial opinion, I take on “pay it forward” strings in drive thru lines. I also reminisce on my favorite urban legends and bemoan their evolution into something more sinister.

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Episode 103 – The Beauty of Discovery

Did you know beauty plays a role in scientific discovery. I heard Nobel Laureate Frank Wilczek talking about how he uses beauty in his in his work as an astrophysicist. I talk about what he’s discovered and what I think it means.

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Episode 102 – Not How This Works

Can anyone really say what caused the Civil War or who should be on the ballot? Things have somehow gotten complicated, but don’t worry, I’m Read More

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Episode 101 – You Can’t Say That

What offensive things can you say at an elite university? Several university administrators are called to answer that question and it doesn’t go well. I Read More

Episode 100 – Live Recording

The podcast hits a big milestone in this episode. I invited an audience to a special studio for the recording of this episode. It features Read More

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Episode 99 – Inside the Dome

There’s a hidden history about the Dome of the Rock that will blow your mind. Come for the general education, stay for graduate school. I Read More

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Episode 98 – The Privileged Lie

The elite tell the poor a lie that keeps them in poverty. If you want to fix inequality you have to correct the lie. I tackle that issue and revel in a strongly worded letter.

Episode 97 – The Fog of Everything

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a longstanding and deeply rooted issue in the Middle East. It’s a topic that has captured the world’s attention for Read More